used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We'll have better grub for a while, sir," he said, as he deposited the tray on the desk.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Fully committed," muttered Denman, as he drew back from the deadlight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "They'll stop at nothing now."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Fully committed," muttered Denman, as he drew back from the deadlight.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "We'll have better grub for a while, sir," he said, as he deposited the tray on the desk.
BillingsnounUS /ˈbɪlɪŋz/
the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river
From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading "Fully committed," muttered Denman, as he drew back from the deadlight.
deadlightnoun
a strong shutter over a ship's porthole that is closed in stormy weather
From this reading "Fully committed," muttered Denman, as he drew back from the deadlight.
Denman
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From this reading "Fully committed," muttered Denman, as he drew back from the deadlight.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "We'll have better grub for a while, sir," he said, as he deposited the tray on the desk.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading "We'll have better grub for a while, sir," he said, as he deposited the tray on the desk.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading "Fully committed," muttered Denman, as he drew back from the deadlight.
Florrie
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From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We'll have better grub for a while, sir," he said, as he deposited the tray on the desk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Fully committed," muttered Denman, as he drew back from the deadlight.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading "Fully committed," muttered Denman, as he drew back from the deadlight.
grubnounUS /ɡrʌb/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading "We'll have better grub for a while, sir," he said, as he deposited the tray on the desk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Suppose you know what happened?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We'll have better grub for a while, sir," he said, as he deposited the tray on the desk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Fully committed," muttered Denman, as he drew back from the deadlight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Suppose you know what happened?"
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Fully committed," muttered Denman, as he drew back from the deadlight.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "They'll stop at nothing now."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "They'll stop at nothing now."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "We'll have better grub for a while, sir," he said, as he deposited the tray on the desk.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We'll have better grub for a while, sir," he said, as he deposited the tray on the desk.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
term of address for a man
From this reading "We'll have better grub for a while, sir," he said, as he deposited the tray on the desk.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "They'll stop at nothing now."
express a supposition
From this reading "Suppose you know what happened?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Fully committed," muttered Denman, as he drew back from the deadlight.
They'll
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From this reading "They'll stop at nothing now."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading "We'll have better grub for a while, sir," he said, as he deposited the tray on the desk.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
We'll
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From this reading "We'll have better grub for a while, sir," he said, as he deposited the tray on the desk.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Suppose you know what happened?"
at the time that
From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "We'll have better grub for a while, sir," he said, as he deposited the tray on the desk.
which person or people
From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was about to open his door to visit Florrie, if she had descended, when it was opened from without by Billings, who had brought his breakfast.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Suppose you know what happened?"
